Replacing Toxic Lead Pipes Could Drive Job Creation in Illinois, Report Finds
2026-03-23
Illinois has nearly 1.5 million lead service lines. A new report estimates replacing the unsafe plumbing has the potential to create 90,000 jobs. By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco This story is a partnership between Inside Climate News, Grist and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region.Continue Reading